In partnership with our U.S. colleagues, we’ve created a poster to showcase the habitat restoration efforts that have occurred on both sides of the Detroit River through the Areas of Concern program. Though U.S. and Canada have separate Remedial Action (cleanup) plans for the Detroit River, we regularly exchange ideas and partner on projects. View […]
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Detroit River Binational Habitat Projects Poster
October 16th, 2020
Detroit River Evening 2020
July 15th, 2020
Many thanks to everyone who came out for the Detroit River Evening on June 17th, 2020 on Zoom. There were over 150 people who either attended or watched the video since the event! Thanks to all the presenters who provided updates on the important work being done in the Detroit River Area of Concern by […]
Protect the Detroit River from home
May 20th, 2020
by Gina Pannunzio, DRCC RAP Assistant There are over 5 million people on the Canadian and American sides of the Detroit River who live in the watershed and depend on it for drinking water. Residents in Canada who live in Turkey Creek, Little River and Canard River watersheds can be stewards of the Detroit River, […]
Earth Day 2020 Update for Windsor-Essex County
March 30th, 2020
Unfortunately in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are several events that are cancelled this year in Windsor-Essex focused on celebrating Earth Month in different ways. The Earth Day community tree planting in east Windsor is cancelled in April and is expected to be rescheduled to October 2020. In addition, the annual Earth Day […]
What is the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup?
March 26th, 2020
One of the most common questions we get while at outreach events is “What is the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup?” We’ve developed a new brochure that helps answer this question. Learn more about us here!
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Study results indicate that phytoplankton and zooplankton populations are naturally low in the river due to expected river conditions, not human activities. Based on the research findings of all studies, there is no evidence of impairment to the plankton populations in the Detroit River and a “not impaired” status is being recommended by the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup.
Share your comments and consider attending our online virtual open house regarding this very important Detroit River issue! www.detroitriver.ca/openhouse2020.
